Here Comes Mr. Jordan
“A picture different from anything ever screened before!”
Synopsis
Boxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the job, snatched Joe's spirit prematurely from his body. Before the matter can be rectified, Joe's body is cremated; so the celestial Mr. Jordan grants him the use of the body of wealthy Bruce Farnsworth, who's just been murdered by his wife. Joe tries to remake Farnsworth's unworthy life in his own clean-cut image, but then falls in love; and what about that murderous wife?
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Robert Townsend on HERE COMES MR. JORDAN (1941) and His Love of Classic Film | TCMFF 2026Official
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Robert Montgomery
Joe Pendleton
Evelyn Keyes
Bette Logan
Claude Rains
Mr. Jordan
Rita Johnson
Julia Farnsworth
Edward Everett Horton
Messenger 7013
James Gleason
Max Corkle
John Emery
Tony Abbott
Donald MacBride
Inspector Williams
Don Costello
Lefty
Halliwell Hobbes
Sisk
Benny Rubin
Bugs
Warren Ashe
Charlie (uncredited)
Lloyd Bridges
Sloan (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Newsboy (uncredited)
Maurice Costello
Ringsider at Fight (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Doctor (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Board Member (uncredited)
Bert Young
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Buchman, Seton I. Miller
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- Here Comes Mr. Jordan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall
Sidney Buchman, Seton I. Miller, Harry Segall
Friedrich Hollaender
Joseph Walker
Viola Lawrence
Everett Riskin
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Buchman
Screenplay
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Everett Riskin
Producer
Alexander Hall
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Here Comes Mr. Jordan about?
Boxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the job, snatched Joe's spirit prematurely from his body. Before the matter can be rectified, Joe's body is cremated; so the celestial Mr. Jordan grants him the use of the body of wealthy Bruce Farnsworth, who's just been murdered by his wife. Joe tries to remake Farnsworth's unworthy life in his own clean-cut image, but then falls in love; and what about that murderous wife?
Who directed Here Comes Mr. Jordan?
Here Comes Mr. Jordan was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in Here Comes Mr. Jordan?
The principal cast of Here Comes Mr. Jordan includes Robert Montgomery, Evelyn Keyes, Claude Rains, Rita Johnson, Edward Everett Horton.
When was Here Comes Mr. Jordan released and how long is it?
Here Comes Mr. Jordan was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Here Comes Mr. Jordan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Here Comes Mr. Jordan was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Here Comes Mr. Jordan?
Here Comes Mr. Jordan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).